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Greene

Maine · 1,004 residents · 2.59 sq mi
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Greene is home to 1,004 people in Maine. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 94% of the housing stock. Households here earn about 51% more than in Maine as a whole. Few US cities rank higher on income. At a median age of 45.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,004
+14%since 2023
from 882 in 2023
2020 – 2024
387 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 340 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
45.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 45.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.59 sq mi
Population, 20202024
7258018779531K20202024Greene
20241K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.3%(43)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.4%(34)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.7%(107)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.9%(99)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.2%(12)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.6%(76)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.5%(105)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5426.5%(266)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 643.3%(33)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.7%(148)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 847.3%(73)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.8%(8)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$112,580
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $110,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$58,285
−5%since 2023
from $61,230 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
24.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 26.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.442
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.443 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$261,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $232,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
94.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.0% in 2023
5.6% rent
12.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2023
from 7.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.53 people
+1%since 2023
from 2.50 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
33.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.3
+10%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(800)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(80)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(926)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.8%(78)
18
−15%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
French35.2%(353)
English27.3%(274)
Irish17.5%(176)
Italian9.7%(97)
Scottish6.3%(63)
Canadian5.6%(56)
German4.2%(42)
Dutch1.6%(16)
Section 05

Education

4.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

36.9 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 36.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
79.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
21.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 25.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
56.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 56.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
77.2%
US average: 74.6%
2.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
42.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 56.2% in 2023
43.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 43.8% in 2023
5.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
17.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
13.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
95.7%
US average: 95.5%
97.5%
US average: 87.7%
96.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 99.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married24.2%(122)
Married65.5%(330)
Widowed3.2%(16)
Divorced7.1%(36)
Women 15+
Never married4.4%(14)
Married84.5%(267)
Widowed3.8%(12)
Divorced7.3%(23)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
36.5%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
23.9%
US average: 13.8%
23.5%
US average: 18.4%
27.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.5%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
60.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
48.3%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)8.3%(11)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)59.1%(78)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era25.8%(34)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 132 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Greene, Maine?

Greene, Maine has about 1,004 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Greene, Maine?

The typical household in Greene, Maine earns about $112,580 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Greene, Maine expensive?

In Greene, Maine, the median home is worth about $261,800.

How educated are people in Greene, Maine?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Greene, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Greene, Maine?

About 24.8% of people in Greene, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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